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Monday, October 1, 2012

Angles, distances, and trigonometry - civil survey

In surveying, trigonometry is fundamental math. It is used to determine angle, distance, height, location.

1. The three basic functions are sin(theta), cos(theta), and tan(theta).


basic concepts of trigonometry

2. Law of sines.

relationships of angles and sides

3. Law of cosines.

by using the lengths of three sides to get angle

4. Pythagorean theorem.

the theorem which makes the Greek famous

The most useful rules in surveying are Triangles Similar rules.
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